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Irrigation Department prepares flood defences
Published on 30/07/2025
» Another round of monsoon-driven downpours is on the way, and personnel, machinery and emergency equipment must be ready, the Royal Irrigation Department has told its regional units.
Sai River overflows, floods communities in northern Thailand
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2025
» CHIANG RAI - The Sai River overflowed early Monday and flooded communities in Mae Sai border district, with evacuation ordered for other flood-prone areas as more heavy rain was expected.
Transport safety stressed in stormy northern Thailand
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/07/2025
» Thai transport agencies are taking safety precautions and are ready to offer public assistance for any effects caused by Tropical Storm Wipha in northern Thailand, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Wednesday.
Storm warning for Thailand prompts 'war room' activation
Post Reporters, Published on 20/07/2025
» A 24-hour "war room" has been activated for real-time weather monitoring and disaster coordination.
Tropical storm to set to drench northern Thailand
Published on 19/07/2025
» Residents in 25 districts of Chiang Mai are being warned to prepare for flash floods, forest runoff and landslides until Thursday, as Tropical Storm Wipha is expected to bring heavy rain to northern Thailand.
Govt eyes integrated effort to fight floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» The government has ordered integrated disaster preparedness across the country with flood alerts to be issued at least 2-3 days in advance and 1,652 flood-prone locations designated.
Porosity can reduce city flood effects
Oped, Published on 02/07/2025
» The rainy season, which officially began in May, combined with the La Niña effect, brings unusually heavy rains that leave several areas inundated. Worse, the climate change impact intensifies weather turbulences with intense, localised rainfall -- known as "rain bombs" or cloudbursts -- that may cause severe floods in areas with a poor drainage system.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
'Rain bombs' revive fears of 2011 floods
News, Published on 04/06/2025
» Thailand's recent "rain bombs" have triggered concern about a repeat of the massive floods in 2011 that caused widespread losses, paralysed cities and stung the economy.
Bangkok girds for big rains
Published on 01/06/2025
» As Thailand officially enters the 2025 monsoon season, concerns about prolonged heavy rainfall and potential flooding are rising, particularly in Bangkok.